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(...) Looks like a lot of Lego Star Wars items are on sale. Gungan Sub $29.99 Droid Fighter $3.99 Mos Espa Podrace $59.99 Naboo Fighter $12.99 Naboo Swamp $6.99 Sith Infiltrator $19.99 Snowspeeder $12.99 Speeder Bikes $6.99 Not bad at all, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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The Star Wars Light Saber Duel is on sale for $2.99 at Toysrus.com right now. (URL) Flournoy ===...=== flournoy@cs.stanford.edu "Because, of course, a man with an Computer Science Dept. obsession is a man who has very little Stanford University, CA (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I'd say nation wide.....sam eprice on sale here in Washington State Dave (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I heard a rumor, then I saw an odd post here earlier this evening, so I called a few Target stores. One of them was willing to find the Sunday newspaper insert and confirm it for me. As I understand it: The 'Railway Express' (which would be the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Yesterday and today Zany-Brainy had a sale where if you had a card that they sent out in the mail, you could receive anywhere from 10%-50% off your total purchase. They had a scratch off field kind of like a lottery ticket. According to the mailer, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Actually, they are telling the truth. As sad as that is... I worked at TRU for a couple of Christmas' back in 1990 and 1991. All of the inventory routing and control is done at the distribution center. The folks at the stores are basically blind. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I was just assuming you wrote Thanks, I was going to reply that it looks bad, but then I saw it in the equal size letters (aka as the "Whatshamacallit") in the reply, and I got the point... So if somebody wants to see what Micah really wrote (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I think I am going to have to cut this off soon. The reply has been pretty good to my posting. I will be getting 17 - 25 of these tomorrow, and I figure that is about all that I can carry. I will cut this offer off for now at Noon Today, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) From my ($250+ (Oh, the wife is gonna love this one)) receipt: Lego Potomac Mills 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Suite 861 Potomac Mills, VA 22192 (703) 490 1335 ((However, someone else posted on a different thread that the store was not set up to (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Yeah... Train cars for under $40.00 what a deal... I would love a phone # or an adress as well.. Regards Dave Tom Stangl <toms@netscape.com> wrote in message news:3835C1F7.F434DF...ape.com... (...) get (...) I'm in (...) Here are (...) factory (...) (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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Troy Cefaratti wrote in message ... (...) no (...) The only trouble I had was that the salesperson said that the catalog code I gave did not qualify. I didn't point out that the catalog I was using had the announcement for the sale because she said (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) free (...) Im thinking that it depends on who you talk to. The gentleman that took my order gave me a McDonalds set with my order without me even asking for it (atleast he SAID he did, we'll see if it comes). And all that I ordered was 10 (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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Grrr! Well, if I had talked to your lady, Lego would have made an extra $40 off me today. -John Van Eric McCarthy <bendyarm@aol.com> wrote in message news:3835C6A7.7C5F@aol.com... (...) free (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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(...) That depends who you talk to. I specifically asked if they did, and the lady told me that if I made a mixed order of some catalog items and some phone specials that together total $75 or more, then I could get the McD set. /Eric McCarthy/ (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Can someone headed out there PLEASE ask if they ship elsewhere, and if so, get their phone number? There are some sets I'd like to buy from them, but I'm in California. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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An interesting note: Phone specials _do not_ count toward the $75 threshold for receiving a free McDonalds set. -John Van Tom Stangl <toms@netscape.com> wrote in message news:38342679.CAE091...ape.com... (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Well, I took a long lunch and swung over there for a commando raid. Here are the shop highlights as I see them. 2126 Rail Cars for 39.99 (Has been on ebay for in the $70's lately) 5442 Black Thunder Helicopter for 32.99 8462 Tow Truck for 93.59 (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
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* Christopher Lannan (shakguy@hotmail.com) [991118 14:45]: (...) (URL) A Large Boat: A Scream is heard, then splash. At the bow of the ship, a mean mini-lop bunny, Bun-Bun, sits on the railing. A James Cameron-esq passenger next to him: JCP: Good (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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(...) The woman said they canceled this one, oh well... -John Rudy (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Ahh, well Leonardo, the cutetsy actorboy, has forever corrupted the name Leonardo, the inventor, or even more importantly, Leonardo the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle! Adrian (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TRU venting (was Re: Prices of New Star Wars LEGO)
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(...) Some do, some don't. Consider it a benefit. Meijer's offers a 10% Merchandise discount coupon every now and then, no groceries. When I worked at Best Buy, you got an employee discount, but you didn't have a straight percentage, it was anywhere (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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One other little note. As you're picking the items, tell them that it is a phone special. The person who took my order asked me to do that after the 3rd or 4th item. It saves them keying time. They are definitely becoming more sensitized to the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Christopher Lannan wrote... (...) the (...) fans (...) Just you be careful not to start a girly hype around those nifty ABS-bricks we all like so much. You do that and we'll ... we'll ... well, feed you Timmy! // Eric (friend of plastic models - not (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TRU venting (was Re: Prices of New Star Wars LEGO)
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(...) I remember once a couple years back they were advertising for holiday help, and I joked with a cashier that I should work there just to get the employee discount. Well, there is no employee discount! (or at least there wasn't back then) I've (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) rumours (...) Well until we get the full catalog we wont know for sure will we? and as for the other countries I dont know the demand, but USA has a lot of it! If they discontinue the packs, and I get get them in time a lot of people are going (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) rumours (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) Note: I know I should have Emailed that to you, but right now Outlook Express (my Email program) isn't working properly (something with names and stuff) So I'm sorry if I seemed a bit blunt and outfront. Erin (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Sorry, forgot to mention. I'm only asking what I pay (including the Governor's share) and shipping. Lego is not a toy, it's a way of life. Build on! ScottR swrunyan@uswest.net Erin Windross <dwindross@pacificcoast.net> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I'm interested in the 6560, where do you live? And what price would you sell it for? Thanks Erin (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: 4559 for less than MSRP
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(...) disappearing (...) Could well be. My experience is limited to the larger stores in the Edmonton area. And I still want to see these show up at the clearance center. :) James (URL) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I stopped by the Kay-Bee at the mall and they have 6560's for $45 and 6766 for $35. Got me a couple of each. If anyone out there wants one of these let me know. There were only two of each after I left. :) Lego is not a toy, it's a way of life. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: TRU venting (was Re: Prices of New Star Wars LEGO)
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(...) Emphasis on the final sentence... (...) And *THAT* is an argument against minimum wage. I feel that as the minimum wage has went up, and as we've had labor shortages galore, the people we have working for minimum wage or just above in the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, I dunno. I was at 4 Zellers so far and the west side of Ottawa does NOT have any, any more. I met the west side LEGO rep and she said she was fairly sure the stocks were pretty drawn down. (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Thanks a lot! I've never been in the state of Florida, much less Disneyworld, and my friends here (also first timers) just agreed on going to Epcot on Sunday morning. So, we will probably take the advice of our hotel concierge on getting that far, (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(URL) would take exit 27. On the exit, stay to the right and go right at the light. After making the right, go Approx 1/4 mile, stay in the left lane and turn between the big purple signs. (This would be Hotel Plaza Blvd.) The road dead ends at (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) web (...) Downtown Disney Marketplace. By car, via I-4, you get off at exit 26B. From this exit you should be able to see Typhoon Lagoon and the large blue Planet Hollywood dome. Continue through the Walt Disney World Resort Gates to the next (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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Tom, Thanks for the info! I just ordered 10 Amazon Crossings. ;) Would have ordered more, but that was all the money I had! Oh well. (look for the tan, gray and green stuff to hit the auction sites soon, I just want the 6x16 plates and some of the (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Where is the Orlando LIC?
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I have a day off in Orlando and I want to go to the Lego Imagination Center. Where is it? (I gather it's inside a Disney zone but which one?) Is there a web site with directions to get there? (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: More 2000 TRU Prices
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(...) Don't forget to put all your townjr stuff and timmies down in the hold :) -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 4559 for less than MSRP
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(...) One of the Zellers here has them left. I'd recommend getting them from somewhere else though, since I have to pay 15% tax. (so only a saving of around 7.5% (the tax goes on the after sale price). Zellers here has 20 % off right now, and sears (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Grey brick packs (was Re: More 2000 TRU Prices)
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(...) Yup. A schwack is a variable amount, that usually falls between "some" and "a Jesus-load & a half"(1) In this case, it's 20. :) I'm doing an informal poll, to satisfy my curiosity. When you (if you) order 5145 Grey Bricks, how many do you (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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(...) Probably not, but it doesn't hurt to ask. If I had been thinking, I would have asked when I phoned recently. (...) 1-800-267-5346 James (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) *Martha Stewart like music starts playing* There is a remedy for this situation! 1. Build a ship (preferably one from the early days, 1910-20) 2. Make sure it has great interior design. 3. Hire some really talented backround passengers. 4. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) consumate inventor, scientist, and artist- most of the things we like about LEGO!! Oh! You mean the actor! Well, I guess to each his own then, though I think the actor is not half so bad as the girly hype surrounding him. funny how the fans of (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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(...) Do you know if there are any Canadian S@H specials? If so, what would the number to call be? And if you have the list for the specials, could you post them up? Thanks Erin (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: How I got My 4559 for $77.90 at Target (Was Re: 4559 for less than MSRP)
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A Target I went into yesterday had 17 (!) copies of 4561 on the shelf. I wonder if one store could sell that many between now and Christmas. Guess I should be heading that way on the morning of the 24th. Ray (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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(...) Yes call back, but make sure you dial the S@H direct number 800-835-4386. This will not roll you over the their answering service (which traditionally does not have info on phone specials). I am glad I ordered two of 5846 before they sold out. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | How I got My 4559 for $77.90 at Target (Was Re: 4559 for less than MSRP)
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(...) I was going to wait until closer to Christmas to tell this story, but you may want to start planning your shopping just in case Target does this again. A week or so ago I found my receipt for 4559-- it reminded me I had paid $77.90 plus tax at (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) But he's "King of the World"! <Duck & Cover!> Jeff (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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Hi Tom, Thanks for the information. I appreciate it, as I'm sure a lot of people here do. I do have one question: I just called S@H, and the operator told me that there aren't any S@H specials right now. Do you think I should call back again? - Dave (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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(...) This one is sold out already. The lady said there were only 35 of them to start. /Eric McCarthy/ (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Not me, though I did brave the small knot of other day-late shoppers. Pretty much picked over, as I expected, but I did grab a Wave Jump Racers and a Carriage Ride - will probably keep the white structural bits and part most of the rest out so (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Follow up: I am very suprised at Lego. The box that the bricks came in was interesting in that it was obviously bound for Mexico, which I had never seen before. There was a big red sticker plastered on the front that said in large type (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: TRU venting (was Re: Prices of New Star Wars LEGO)
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Scott Edward Sanburn writes: TRU seems to be a collection of dim-witted (...) Yeah. As I said earlier, I have a serious love/hate relationship with TRU. Love the selection in one place, and they are the only game in town. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Go check again. The 4559's were off the shelf at my local Zellers for about 3 months - I thought they'd been pulled, and kept wandering by the clearance center in hopes they'd appear, but no dice. A couple weeks ago, I noticed them back on the (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I was going to get a 4559 in August, there was a couple of them in the Lego isle in Zellers. But, The day when I went to get them, they were gone!........oh well.....:-( Erin "You arrived to late, they're gone" Windross -- Even minifigs need a (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) As do I. I know they had a much better selection of LEGO sets than anyone, TRU looked like and still does a garbage store compared to them. They had a lot of sets that were not anywhere else, I do not know if they were from Europe or whatever, (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) And just a note - if sometime in the future someone decides they really want one, just about anyone in Canada should be able to get it next time Zellers has a sale (about once a month 15-20% off) - they aren't exactly disappearing off the (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | US S@H Specials Nov 18 - 21, 1999
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They're BAaAAaCK! 6497 Twisted Time Train $38.50 $19.75 2160 Crystal Scavenger $16.50 $ 8.25 2161 Aqua Dozer $27.50 $13.75 2162 Hydro Reef Wrecker $44.00 $22.00 4022 Sea Cutter $33.00 $16.50 6490 Amazon Crossing $16.50 $ 8.75 Scala 3115 Kitchen (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: TRU venting (was Re: Prices of New Star Wars LEGO)
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(...) Child World really was a great store it was my favorite toy store growing up. I think one of the reasons you found so much old stuff in 1990 though was probably because they were hurting finacially and were emptying their warehouses. Like (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) You guys remember the Child World/Children's Palace chain that I think died out about 9 years ago (That's the last time I remember seeing one). They were great for so many reasons. They got some weird import toys in, actually marked their (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I used to work at a bookstore, and we had that problem all the time. There were times when the inventory said 0, or -1 and we had one sitting on the shelf. There were also plenty of times when the inventory said 1 or 2 and we couldn't find it (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Which goes directly to my point, the numbers in an online inventory system (for anything smaller than autos or rocket ships) should always be viewed with some expectation of being off a little. All those computer-based inventories for TRUs, (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) They may have been returns or exchanges. I could easily see these not getting back into stock. (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Maybe it's short for Leopold. That's a good name for a king. Just not Leonardo. Dear god, not Leonardo! Adrian -- (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Sam Pusch wrote in message ... (...) TRU? (...) people (...) Tuesday Morning is a chain of stores that buys closeout stock from a variety of sources and several times a year they "close for restocking". They then have an "opening" which is (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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It was at the store called "Tuesday Morning". (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Jonas Marcho <bolahead@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:FLE3nM.8tx@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) have (...) the (...) The cheapest I have seen it here is 13GBP = $20.8 Huw (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Greetings: Please forgive my ignorance but where was this Tuesday Morning Sale????? TRU? Sorry to ask but I keep seeing postings about all the good deals that people are getting and I just wanted to know where this sale was. Thank you for your (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I bought 4. One has been spoken for. I am going to eBay the best two but if someone else wants one, let me know. (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Hi Legofans, Do you search this set 5561 ??? Is it rare ? Emanuel. Axel Poqué a écrit dans le message ... (...) Model (...) not (...) - (...) ~ -- (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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$80 for the Highway Construction Set? That is without a doubt the biggest rip- off in Lego history. I mean, look at it! There isn't enough for even a $30, let alone an $80 set. I just hope they release those highway plates seperate someday; I'd love (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Yes, but how many will I need to buy to get a decent amount of road plates? (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Let me tell you about computers.... Don't ever trust them... ever ! <short story> a few weeks back I visited a certain TRU. I noted that they had two 6335 Indy Transports on the shelf. On that particular day, I was not thinking 'Town', so I just (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) I also just ordered a lot of 5145s (I assume that's what shwack means;) among a lot of other packs. May as well get a Mickey D set in the process... -John (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Julie Krenz wrote in message ... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) that (...) lines (...) put (...) No personal experience but the woman I was speaking with while we were waiting said that after the first few hours it pretty much settles down to normal. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Anybody ever go after the grand opening? Is the checkout line horrendous just the first day or does it continue for a few days?I'm thinking of going over Friday. I'm guessing it'll be hit or miss on finding anything. I'm more concerned that if (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Several. Lego Australia has apparantly stated it flat out, and various rumours and so forth have been going on about it for quite a while. I'd mostly been skeptical about the rumours, until the 2000 catalogue (and service flyer) was (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) I went to 2 in my area (just north of Orlando, FL) and found a Hemlock Stronghold for $14.99. Some of what I got has been mentioned elsewhere in this thread (UFO sets 6829 & 6836, Armada Sentry, Carriage Ride, Witches Magic Manor @24.99) but I (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Mike Walsh wrote in message ... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) they (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I suppose it is okay to redicule my use of english - "quite a couple", meant to say "quite a few". Brain was obviously disconnected from my fingers ... (...) (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) There not going to end the brick part packs are they, because the above comment doesnt make since you can get 2x4 in the brick packs? what indication of them getting rid of them? doyle (25 years ago, 18-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) are 2x4x2 bricks. (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) "Leo" is such a bad name for a King. (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) Looks like my dreams for a large ferry terminal modled on the ones BC Ferries has, will just remain dreams.... Urgh if only I had more money (or at least really giving parents)! Erin -- Even minifigs need a vacation. Seaborn Brick delayed cuz (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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Eric McCarthy wrote in message <38331DE4.7FE8@aol.com>... (...) My experience was similar to Eric's. I saw quite a couple of sets that they only had one of. My finds were 6821 Pirates Perilous Pitfall $20* 6402 Sidewalk Cafe $4* 6404 Carriage Ride (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) The sad thing is, if parts packs are discontinued (as there is every indication of), this may well end up being the best source for grey 2x4's. Ick. James (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) <sarcasm> Sure! If you look at the bridge supports, they're made of bricks, which is (counting) at LEAST 70 bricks. The vehicles make up another 25 pieces or so...It's way worth it! </sarcasm> James (URL) set to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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This is screaming for a separate parts pack! Ugh! Scott S. (...) ___...___ Scott E. Sanburn CAD Operator Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Work Page: (URL) Page: (URL) LEGO Page: (URL) to come: Star Wars LEGO Sets Parts Selling Page! (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) For the number-challenged that is the Pirates Perilous Pitfall which was about $70 retail. That's about 70% off. That is a better value than anything I saw at Tuesday Morning in Fremont CA (Janet, you didn't get one of those, did you?) My (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) $80 for a few road plates?! Ack! KL (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) I was late - couldn't find the place so I went to another store (the first was in a basement) It was a madhouse - all gone by the time I got checked out. The grandpa guy in front of me had a 6281 on sale for $19.99 (argh) I offered him $30 to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) My wife went this morning, and she got me the 1715 Basic Bricks set for $4.99. It has 400 bricks + 80 or so "free" (Whatever that means. I'll find out when I get home.) Not too shabby. That is about $.01 per brick. She also said that they had (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Disclaimer: These views are my own and not necessarily those of market.shopping or loc.uk, they are also not directed towards any individuals - the message I'm responding to is just the latest! It is just a *teansy* bit irratating that there have (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Of course, as far as a book that a publisher sells, this is entirely unenforcable to keep you from re-selling the book, at least in the United States thanks to the doctrine of "first sale". The relevant part of title 17 US CODE 109 (a) states: (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Amen! It's not that I can't wait for the sets, and it's not that I won't buy them when they hit the shelves. It's more more of a principle thing. I LOVE these huge stores, I LOVE their low prices, I HATE their quality of service (minimum wage (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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So who braved the masses besides myself? I had not planned on going. My wife and i just had baby number three so I have been staying home with the other two kids this week. Anyway, all was quiet this AM so she let me go. Found a few sets, prices (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Here are the rest of the prices for 2000 sets that are in the TRU computers. These are the sets that marked in the catalog as being released in January. None of these sets are in the warehouse yet. The set names in the TRU computers are typically (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yep, sort of like all those "Promotional Use Only" CDs and LPs floating around in used bins the world over that "legally" remain the property of the record companies and can't be resold. Doug (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Wow! I've never seen something like that. I guess you need to keep the book in a lock box (you would be in trouble if a thief stole the book since you have allowed it to circulate without the publisher's prior consent). I wonder if this (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) So the used bookstore I bought my copy from (and the person who sold it to the store, I assume) were violating the terms of that "contract" ? Cute. Hardly enforcable, but cute. (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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